Boutique sports car maker Morgan isn’t the sort of name you’d normally expect to see on a list like this, but its next model, the Midsummer, feels like something all new. The dazzling barchetta is the result of a collaboration between the British marque and Pininfarina. The storied Italian coachbuilder has penned a design that recalls the pre-war roadsters Morgan is so fond of, but still manages to feel modern. The two-seater may end up offering one of the year’s most enjoyable driving experiences as well. That’s because the lightweight vehicle, which weighs in at under 2,200 pounds, is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-six that generates 335 hp, which is enough to push the $215,000 Midsummer to a top speed of 170 mph.
First Announced: 2024
Powertrain: 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six
Power: 335 hp and 369 ft lbs of torque
Zero to 60 mph: Under 4.0 seconds
Top Speed: 170 mph
Starting Price: $215,000
From the article by Bryan Hood
